Trundle positioner of mobile robot

By designing a mobile robot caster locator, using infrared sensors and control terminals to fix the mobile robot caster, the problem of AMR not being able to read the QR code due to the rotation or displacement of the shelf cart wheels, and the safety and positioning accuracy of the robot operation are improved.

CN222572270UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-07CHANGCHUN JIANSHENG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420842946.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-23
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Due to the external force of the forklift, the casters rotate or displacement change, the AMR lens cannot read the QR code of the shelf truck twice, resulting in the inability to carry the shelf truck away.

Method used

A mobile robot caster positioner is designed, including a positioning frame, a slope plate and an infrared sensor. The signal is transmitted to the control terminal through the infrared sensor. The control terminal controls the caster fixing plate to fix the mobile robot caster to ensure that the caster remains stable during movement.

Benefits of technology

By ensuring the stability of the casters, it reduces the shaking or shaking caused by unstable movements, provides more accurate casters positioning, and reduces the risk of accidental sliding or falling off, thereby improving the operating safety of the robot and the fixing effect of the device on the mobile robot casters.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mobile robot caster positioner, which relates to the mobile robot field, and comprises a positioning frame, an inclined plate and infrared sensors, the right side of the inner side of the positioning frame is provided with the inclined plate, the inner side of the positioning frame is provided with two groups of infrared sensors, and the inner sides of the infrared sensors are provided with two groups of caster fixing plates. According to the mobile robot trundle fixing device, signals can be transmitted to the control terminal through the infrared sensor, the control terminal controls the trundle fixing plate 4 to fix the mobile robot trundle, and therefore it can be guaranteed that the trundle is kept stable in the moving process, and the mobile robot trundle fixing device is simple in structure, convenient to use and high in practicability. According to the device, shaking or shaking caused by unstable movement is reduced, more accurate trundle positioning is provided, and meanwhile, the risk of accidental sliding or falling off is reduced, so that the operation safety of the robot is improved, and the fixing effect of the device on the trundle of the mobile robot is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of mobile robots, in particular to a caster positioner for a mobile robot. Background Art

[0002] The latent AMR mobile robot belongs to an emerging industry and application. When the latent AMR transports the shelf to the designated workstation and needs to connect with the process, after the AMR places the shelf to be transported, the position is inconsistent or the position changes due to external force, resulting in the AMR being unable to transport the shelf for the second time. When the forklift picks up the goods, the casters of the shelf truck rotate or move due to the external force of the forklift, and the AMR lens cannot read the QR code of the shelf truck for the second time, resulting in the inability to transport the shelf truck and drive away. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve the following problems existing in the prior art: when the casters of a shelf trolley rotate or change their displacement due to the external force of a forklift, the AMR lens cannot read the QR code of the shelf trolley for a second time, resulting in the inability to transport the shelf trolley away.

[0004] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a mobile robot caster positioner, including a positioning frame, an inclined plate and an infrared sensor, an inclined plate is provided on the right side of the inner side of the positioning frame, two groups of infrared sensors are provided on the inner side of the positioning frame, two groups of caster fixing plates are provided on the inner side of the infrared sensor, an electric telescopic rod is provided inside the positioning frame, and a signal detector is provided on the top of the electric telescopic rod.

[0005] Furthermore, two groups of positioning holes are provided on both sides of the top of the positioning frame, and the moving area of ​​the casters of the mobile robot is limited by the positioning frame.

[0006] Furthermore, a slide groove is provided at the bottom of the infrared sensor, and the casters of the mobile robot can be sensed by the infrared sensor.

[0007] Furthermore, a slide plate is provided on the top of the caster fixing plate, and the casters of the mobile robot can be fixed by the caster fixing plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a protective cover is provided at the detection end of the signal detector, and the signal positioning of the mobile robot can be performed through the signal detector.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0010] The utility model transmits a signal to the control terminal via an infrared sensor, and the control terminal controls the caster fixing plate 4 to fix the casters of the mobile robot, thereby ensuring that the casters remain stable during movement, reducing shaking or swaying caused by unstable movement, providing more accurate caster positioning, and reducing the risk of accidental sliding or falling off, thereby improving the operational safety of the robot and improving the fixing effect of the device on the casters of the mobile robot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional front structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional side structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the caster fixing plate of the utility model;

[0014] Figure numerals: 1. positioning frame; 2. inclined plate; 3. infrared sensor; 4. caster fixing plate; 5. electric telescopic rod; 6. signal detector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of the utility model easy to understand, the utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and drawings, but the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the utility model, not all. Based on the embodiments in the implementation mode, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0016] The specific embodiments of the present utility model are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Example 1

[0018] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a mobile robot caster positioner includes a positioning frame 1, an inclined plate 2 and an infrared sensor 3. The inclined plate 2 is provided on the right side of the inner side of the positioning frame 1, two groups of infrared sensors 3 are provided on the inner side of the positioning frame 1, two groups of caster fixing plates 4 are provided on the inner side of the infrared sensor 3, an electric telescopic rod 5 is provided inside the positioning frame 1, and a signal detector 6 is provided on the top of the electric telescopic rod 5.

[0019] Description of working principle: The staff installs the positioning frame 1 to the specified position, and uses the electric telescopic rod 5 to drive the signal detector 6 to rise and fall to the top. The signal detector 6 can capture and analyze the signal from the mobile robot in real time, so as to realize its accurate position information, which is conducive to precise positioning, so that the mobile robot can avoid collision or unnecessary contact with other objects, and help the mobile robot improve its positioning accuracy. When the mobile robot moves to the specified position, the infrared sensor 3 on the inside of the positioning frame 1 will sense the casters of the mobile robot. When the infrared sensor 3 senses that the casters of the mobile robot have reached the specified position, the infrared sensor 3 will transmit a signal to the control terminal, and the control terminal controls the caster fixing plate 4 to fix the casters of the mobile robot, so as to ensure that the casters remain stable during the movement, reduce the shaking or swaying caused by unstable movement, provide more accurate caster positioning, and reduce the risk of accidental sliding or falling off, thereby improving the operational safety of the robot and improving the fixing effect of the device on the casters of the mobile robot.

[0020] The positioning frame 1 is mainly used to limit the moving area of ​​the casters of the mobile robot. When selected, two groups of positioning holes are provided on both sides of the top of the positioning frame 1.

[0021] The inclined plate 2 is mainly used to limit the movement of the casters. When selecting, a conventional one can be selected from the existing technology according to the needs.

[0022] The infrared sensor 3 is mainly used to sense the casters of the mobile robot. When selected, a slide groove is provided at the bottom of the infrared sensor 3.

[0023] The caster fixing plate 4 is mainly used to fix the casters of the mobile robot. When selected, a slide plate is provided on the top of the caster fixing plate 4.

[0024] The electric telescopic rod 5 is mainly used to extend and retract the driven signal detector 6. When selecting, a conventional one can be selected from the prior art according to the needs.

[0025] The signal detector 6 is mainly used for signal positioning of the mobile robot. When selected, a protective cover is provided at the detection end of the signal detector 6.

[0026] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only preferred examples of the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A mobile robot caster positioner, comprising a positioning frame (1), an inclined plate (2) and an infrared sensor (3), characterized in that: An inclined plate (2) is provided on the right side of the inner side of the positioning frame (1), two groups of infrared sensors (3) are provided on the inner side of the positioning frame (1), two groups of caster fixing plates (4) are provided on the inner side of the infrared sensors (3), an electric telescopic rod (5) is provided inside the positioning frame (1), and a signal detector (6) is provided at the top of the electric telescopic rod (5).

2. The mobile robot caster positioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of positioning holes are provided on both sides of the top of the positioning frame (1).

3. The mobile robot caster positioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the infrared sensor (3) is provided with a slide groove.

4. The mobile robot caster positioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide plate is provided on the top of the caster fixing plate (4).

5. The mobile robot caster positioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection end of the signal detector (6) is provided with a protective cover.